31 He was wiser than anyone(A)—wiser than Ethan the Ezrahite,(B) and Heman, Calcol, and Darda, sons of Mahol.(C) His reputation extended to all the surrounding nations.(D)

32 Solomon spoke 3,000 proverbs,(E) and his songs numbered 1,005.(F) 33 He spoke about trees, from the cedar in Lebanon to the hyssop growing out of the wall. He also spoke about animals, birds, reptiles, and fish.

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